The introduction of Tim Devost

[Tim Devost]

Hi My name is Tim, and I have been an enthusiast of Classic Cars and Trucks , and Bikes practically since I can remember. Vintage and Hotrods, Ratrods etc. I took on a 1947 farmall H project, and completed it. I also took on a project of a vintage 1986 cr 125 honda motocross bike, and finalized it even with decals and everything. But.......... now I took on an even bigger project that I warmed myself up to do! I have a 1957 Chevy pickup. Originally, a 4X4 factory built 1300 half ton to be exact. with a in line straight 6 standard transmission. I would like to build it all original, but there is way too much money to put into it for making it detail original. Sooooooooo, I am going to cheat and will build it as a Ratrod or Hotrod for now. I have a 318 Duster engine and a 727 tranny with a B+M shiftkit. I plan to make it a 2 wheel drive for now.Something that my son(12 yrs old ) is more excited about. Me too I guess, but I want this to be an everyday driver. so I cant just go crazy and cut here and there until there is no returning this old pickup to original 4x4. Yeah thats my story. I got alot on my plate, not much time to make this dream a reality, not much money either, hahahaha. I will make it happen though. Thanks for checking me out, and hope to fit right into this club. Im Tim from New Brunswick Canada.

Location: New Brunswick

 

[LocuMob]

Hello from Minnesota. That sounds like an ambitious project indeed. Not often do you hear someone say they are going to put a Mopar drivetrain into a Chevy!

 

[straightlinespeed]

Welcome to FTO!

 

[kiwigtx]

That sounds like a great project...can't wait to see some pictures of the mix'n'match engine & trans swap.

 

[bear]

Welcome to the site Tim .So your putting a Mopar engine in a chevy ? I hope you know your going to be upsetting a lot of GM guy's . I "like" it ! lol